The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (pronounced ) is a state in the eastern part of the United States. One of the original Thirteen Colonies that founded the country, it is known as the Keystone State, which is appropriate given its central location among the original colonies, or the Quaker State. With industry making Conestoga wagons and rifles, and tobacco farms, it was a transitional area bearing characteristics of both the heavily industrialized North and the agrarian South.

Consequently, three Keystone State cities—Philadelphia, Lancaster, and York—served as capital of the new nation, with the Founding Fathers drawing up and signing the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is known as the cradle of the American Nation.

Pennsylvania has two coastal areas: 63 miles (100 km) of coastline along Lake Erie and 57 miles (92 km) along the Delaware Estuary. Philadelphia is home to a major seaport and shipyards on the Delaware River.

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Phillies set for key twin bill with Mets
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000
NEW YORK – Oh, it is on. Brett Myers, Jimmy Rollins, Mike Schmidt and Tropical Storm Hanna set up a nine-hour showdown today against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium that could pull the Phillies into a first-place tie in the National League East or drop them as far back as four games with 19 to play.
Trial of ex-State Sen. Wayne Bryant set to start
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000
With more than 100 public officials convicted for corruption in the last seven years, New Jersey residents have gotten used to politicians passing through the criminal dockets.
'A nice little tropical event'
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000
Tropical Storm Hanna buffeted the region yesterday with 50 m.p.h. winds and fitful downpours that flooded roads and induced some small streams to jump their banks.
Jousting over jobs
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000
DURYEA, Pa. - Appearing before Pennsylvania voters again, Sen. Barack Obama and his running mate yesterday blamed the Bush administration for the sluggish economy and criticized the Republican Party for not addressing the issue in greater detail at its convention.
Tropical Storm Hanna likely to hit region today with rain, winds
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000
Tropical Storm Hanna is threatening the region with up to two months' worth of rain and gale-force winds today, and widespread power outages and road flooding appear to be all but a certainty.
Pa. dentist charged with dumping medical waste
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:01:00 -0000
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. - New Jersey authorities have charged a Main Line dentist with illegally dumping needles and other medical waste that washed up on Avalon beaches, forcing a spate of closures.

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Steelers slam Texans
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:13:54 -0400
The Steelers rolled over the Houston Texans, 38-17, on the strength of three touchdowns by Willie Parker and two more by Hines Ward in the season opener today at Heinz Field.
Penn State's Hayes will miss rest of season
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:13:05 -0400
Penn State confirmed today that defensive end Jerome Hayes will miss the remainder of the 2008 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Armstrong teen killed in Allegheny Township accident
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:07:27 -0400
<p>A 17-year-old student from Armstrong County was killed when a sports utility vehicle crashed into a tree in Westmoreland County.</p>
Parkway East outbound restrictions to end at 3:30 p.m.
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:54:33 -0400
The summer's worst backups on the Parkway East should be over by the time traffic lets out at the end of the Steelers game today.
Robbery, chase suspect 'a lost soul'
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0400
JohnMcAleavey, 36, of 526 Springfield St., West End, was arraigned on three counts of robbery, one count of criminal conspiracy, one count of aggravated assault and one count of an accident involving damage of an attended vehicle or property.
Powerful storm raises fears from Caribbean to Gulf
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:00:00 -0400
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 strength Saturday as it roared on an uncertain path that forced millions from the Caribbean to Florida, and Louisiana to Mexico, to nervously wonder where it would eventually strike.

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Man honored for his giving nature
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:05:00 -0400
PORT MATILDA — Nobody ever gave Artie Frye a real birthday party with decorations and guests — until Saturday.
Police Report
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:05:00 -0400
Millheim man arrested in domestic incident
Voters weigh candidates as campaigns in final stretch
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:05:00 -0400
The cameras swing around to the voters now.

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